Rajasthan Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
The tempo traveller crash near Matoda in Phalodi district, Rajasthan, on 2 November 2025 occurred on which road?
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Correct answer: B — Bharatmala Expressway
The crash happened on the Bharatmala Expressway near Matoda; this stretch links Amritsar with Jamnagar.
The pilgrims killed in the Phalodi crash of 2 November 2025 were returning from a temple at which place?
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Correct answer: C — Kolayat
The victims, residents of Sursagar in Jodhpur, were returning from the Kapil Muni temple at Kolayat in Bikaner district.
In which year was the National Seeds Corporation (NSC), a Mini Ratna Category-I company, established?
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Correct answer: D — 1963
PIB: since its establishment in 1963, NSC has been producing and supplying quality seeds to farmers.
Which system did Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launch along with an online seed booking platform on 27 October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Seed Management 2.0
PIB: Chouhan launched the 'Seed Management 2.0' system and an online seed booking platform for farmers.
'Chandpuri Hall', inaugurated by the Defence Minister in October 2025, honours Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, who led the defence in which battle?
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Correct answer: B — Battle of Laungewala, 1971
PIB: 'Chandpuri Hall' at Laungewala is dedicated to Major (later Brigadier) Kuldip Singh Chandpuri, who led the gallant defence during the Battle of Laungewala in 1971.
Where was the Army Commanders' Conference held in October 2025, during which the Defence Minister also visited Tanot and Laungewala?
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Correct answer: C — Jaisalmer
PIB: Rajnath Singh reviewed preparedness during the Army Commanders' Conference in Jaisalmer and visited the forward areas of Tanot and Laungewala on 24 Oct 2025.
Which new organisations of the Indian Army featured in the 'Capability Demonstration Exercise' witnessed by the Defence Minister at Laungewala in October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Bhairav Battalion and Ashni Platoon
PIB: the demonstration showcased integrated employment of new organisations such as the Bhairav Battalion and Ashni Platoon, along with newly inducted technology.
Piyush Pandey, whose death at 70 was condoled by the Prime Minister in October 2025, was a well-known figure in which field?
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Correct answer: D — Advertising
NDTV and Indian Express: Piyush Pandey, who joined Ogilvy in 1982 and created iconic Fevicol and Cadbury ads, died at 70; he received the Padma Shri in 2016.
Veteran actor Govardhan Asrani, who died in October 2025, is best remembered for which role in 'Sholay'?
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Correct answer: C — The jailer
The Hindu: Asrani endeared himself to audiences by playing the eccentric jailer in 'Sholay'; India Today also lists Sholay among his best-known films.
Govardhan Asrani, who died on 20 October 2025, was originally from which city?
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Correct answer: B — Jaipur
India Today: he was originally a resident of Jaipur; NDTV: he was born in Jaipur and studied at Rajasthan College, Jaipur.
Under the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025, the maximum number of notaries in which state was raised from 2,900 to 6,000?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat
PIB: for Gujarat the figure 2,900 was replaced by 6,000; Tamil Nadu went from 2,500 to 3,500 and Rajasthan from 2,000 to 3,000.
The Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025 were made under which provision?
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Correct answer: D — Section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952
PIB: the rules were notified in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 15 of the Notaries Act, 1952, amending the Notaries Rules, 1956.
Consider the following statements about the Notaries (Amendment) Rules, 2025: 1. The maximum number of notaries in Nagaland was doubled. 2. Tamil Nadu's limit was raised by 1,000. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: Nagaland went from 200 to 400 (doubled) and Tamil Nadu from 2,500 to 3,500 (an increase of 1,000).
Jaipur Metro Phase 2, evaluated at the 100th NPG meeting under PM GatiShakti, is a north–south corridor between which two points?
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Correct answer: D — Prahladpura and Todi Mod
PIB: MoHUA proposed Jaipur Metro Phase 2, a 42.8 km north–south corridor from Prahladpura to Todi Mod with 36 stations.
The Gondia–Jabalpur railway doubling project evaluated at the 100th NPG meeting covers about how many kilometres, across which states?
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Correct answer: A — 230.5 km; Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
PIB: the Ministry of Railways proposed doubling of the Gondia–Jabalpur line, covering 230.5 km across Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. The 65 km project is Hosapete–Ballari in Karnataka.
Consider the following statements about the 100th meeting of the Network Planning Group (October 2025): 1. It evaluated five projects, including one metro rail project of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. 2. The Mahwa–Mandawar section evaluated at the meeting is part of NH-921 in Rajasthan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB: the NPG evaluated 5 projects — 2 MoRTH road, 2 rail and 1 MoHUA metro project; the Mahwa–Mandawar stretch is on National Highway 921 in Rajasthan.
Which State is ranked first in Category A of the State Mining Readiness Index released by the Ministry of Mines in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Madhya Pradesh
PIB: the top three in Category A are Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Which States are the top three in Category C of the State Mining Readiness Index?
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Correct answer: B — Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tripura
PIB: in Category C, the top three ranks were obtained by Punjab, Uttarakhand and Tripura; Goa, Uttar Pradesh and Assam top Category B.
Consider the following statements about the State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI): 1. Its release fulfils an announcement made in the Union Budget 2025-26. 2. Its indicators pertain mainly to coal and lignite blocks. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: SMRI fulfils the Union Budget 2025-26 announcement; its indicators — auction performance, early mine operationalisation, exploration and sustainable mining — pertain to non-coal minerals.
Which State is hosting the fifth edition of the Khelo India University Games (24 November–5 December 2025)?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
PIB: the fifth KIUG will be held in seven cities of Rajasthan from 24 November to 5 December 2025.
Which sport will be a demonstration event at the Khelo India University Games 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kho-kho
PIB: KIUG 2025 has 23 medal sports and one demonstration discipline, kho-kho; mallakhamb and yogasana are medal sports.
Consider the following statements about the Khelo India University Games: 1. Beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling are being introduced for the first time in the 2025 edition. 2. Lovely Professional University were the champions of the previous edition held in North-East India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: beach volleyball, canoeing and kayaking, and cycling are being introduced for the first time; at the last KIUG in North-East India, Chandigarh University were champions and LPU finished second.
Where was the State Tourism Ministers' Meet on 'One State: One Global Destination' held on 14–15 October 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Udaipur
PIB: the Ministry of Tourism concluded a two-day State Tourism Ministers' Meet in Udaipur, held from October 14–15.
The 'One State: One Global Destination' vision, discussed at the Udaipur meet, was announced in which document?
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Correct answer: A — Union Budget 2025-26
PIB: 'One State: One Global Destination' is a cornerstone initiative announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, aiming at least one globally benchmarked destination in every State and UT.
In October 2025, Amit Shah performed the ground-breaking in Jaipur for investment proposals worth how much in Rajasthan?
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Correct answer: B — ₹4 lakh crore
PIB: Amit Shah performed the ground-breaking for investment proposals worth ₹4 lakh crore in Jaipur. ₹35 lakh crore is the total MoUs signed and ₹7 lakh crore the amount grounded.
According to Amit Shah in Jaipur in October 2025, Rajasthan's conviction rate after implementation of the three new criminal laws rose from 42% to:
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Correct answer: C — 60%
PIB: after the implementation of the three new laws, the conviction rate in Rajasthan has gone up from 42% to 60%, and is expected to reach 90% once fully implemented.
Of the ₹903.67 crore approved by the High-Level Committee in October 2025 for expansion and modernisation of fire services, which state received the largest amount?
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Correct answer: D — Madhya Pradesh
PIB: of ₹903.67 crore, ₹117.19 crore was approved for Haryana, ₹397.54 crore for Madhya Pradesh and ₹388.94 crore for Rajasthan.
Consider the following statements about the High-Level Committee decision of 7 October 2025: 1. The additional assistance to Assam and Gujarat from the NDRF is subject to adjustment of 50% of the opening balance in their SDRF. 2. During 2025-26, the Centre released SDRF funds to all 36 States and UTs. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB: the assistance is provided from the NDRF subject to adjustment of 50% of the opening balance available in the SDRF; in 2025-26 the Centre released ₹13,603.20 crore to 27 states under the SDRF.
The Ghatsila (ST) Assembly constituency, where a bye-election was announced on 6 October 2025, is in which state?
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Correct answer: C — Jharkhand
PIB (ECI): 45-Ghatsila (ST) in Jharkhand fell vacant on the death of Ramdas Soren.
Consider the following statements about the bye-elections announced on 6 October 2025: 1. The Budgam seat in Jammu and Kashmir fell vacant on the resignation of Omar Abdullah. 2. The Anta seat in Rajasthan fell vacant on the death of the sitting member. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. PIB (ECI): 27-Budgam fell vacant on the resignation of Omar Abdullah; 193-Anta fell vacant on the disqualification of Kanwarlal.
In the investigation following child deaths in Chhindwara (October 2025), the cough syrup 'Coldrif' was found to contain which substance beyond the permissible limit?
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Correct answer: B — Diethylene glycol (DEG)
PIB (MoHFW): of 10 samples analysed, 9 met quality standards, but the cough syrup 'Coldrif' contained DEG (diethylene glycol) beyond the permissible limit; Tamil Nadu FDA acted against the unit in Kancheepuram.
The 'Revised Schedule M', whose strict compliance the Union Health Secretary stressed in October 2025, deals with which of the following?
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Correct answer: D — Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) for drug manufacturing units
PIB (MoHFW): the DCGI reiterated that drug manufacturing units must strictly comply with the Revised Schedule M for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Consider the following statements about the Chhindwara cough syrup case (October 2025): 1. The cluster of cases and deaths was reported to IDSP, NCDC by the Metropolitan Surveillance Unit, Nagpur, set up under PM-ABHIM. 2. Risk-based inspections were initiated across 19 drug manufacturing units in six States. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. PIB (MoHFW): the MSU Nagpur, established under PM-ABHIM, reported the cluster to IDSP, NCDC; Risk-Based Inspections have been initiated across 19 manufacturing units in six States.
Rajasthan's first 'Namo Biodiversity Park', named 'NAMO VAN', was inaugurated on 5 October 2025 in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Alwar
PIB (MoEFCC): Rajasthan's first Namo Biodiversity Park, 'NAMO VAN', was inaugurated at Pratap Bandh, Alwar, by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
Of the 30 Amrit Bharat Express services running in India after 29 September 2025, how many originate from Bihar?
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Correct answer: C — 26
With the three new trains, 26 of the 30 Amrit Bharat Express services originate from Bihar.
Which Amrit Bharat Express flagged off on 29 September 2025 is the first Amrit Bharat train from Muzaffarpur to South India?
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Correct answer: A — Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli
The Muzaffarpur–Charlapalli Amrit Bharat Express is the first such train from Muzaffarpur to South India.
The Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express flagged off on 29 September 2025 became which Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi?
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Correct answer: C — Sixth
The Chhapra–Anand Vihar Amrit Bharat Express is the sixth Amrit Bharat train from Bihar to Delhi.
How many officers did the Election Commission decide in September 2025 to deploy as central observers for the Bihar election and bye-elections?
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Correct answer: A — 470
The ECI decided to deploy 470 officers: 320 IAS, 60 IPS and 90 from IRS/IRAS/ICAS and other services.
Under which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 does the Election Commission deploy observers?
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Correct answer: C — Section 20B
Observers are deployed under Article 324 of the Constitution and Section 20B of the RP Act, 1951.
Consider the following pairs of assembly constituencies and states/UT where bye-elections were announced in 2025: 1. Ghatsila – Jharkhand 2. Nuapada – Odisha 3. Dampa – Manipur How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: D — Only two
Ghatsila (Jharkhand) and Nuapada (Odisha) are correct; Dampa is in Mizoram, not Manipur.
Under which law was Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk detained on 26 September 2025?
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Correct answer: A — National Security Act
Sonam Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act on an order of the District Magistrate, Leh.
In which jail was Sonam Wangchuk lodged after his detention on 26 September 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Jodhpur Central Jail
Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Jodhpur Central Jail in Rajasthan the same night.
Consider the following statements about Sonam Wangchuk's detention in September 2025: 1. The detention order was issued by the Union Home Secretary. 2. The detention came on the same day as the violence in Leh. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: the order was issued by the District Magistrate, Leh, and the detention on 26 September came two days after the violence of 24 September.
In which district of Rajasthan did the PM lay the foundation stone of a 4×700 MW atomic power project on 25 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Banswara
The Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project (4×700 MW) is in Banswara.
Which company is developing the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project?
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Correct answer: D — Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd (ASHVINI)
The project belongs to Anushakti Vidhyut Nigam Ltd (ASHVINI); its reactors are designed and developed by NPCIL.
What type of reactors will the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project use?
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Correct answer: C — Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors
The project comprises four indigenous 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors designed and developed by NPCIL.
Consider the following statements about the Mahi Banswara Rajasthan Atomic Power Project: 1. The Mahi Banswara atomic project is worth about ₹42,000 crore. 2. The project's reactors are Fast Breeder Reactors designed by BHAVINI. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the project has four indigenous 700 MW Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors designed and developed by NPCIL.
According to Amit Shah in Jodhpur on 21 September 2025, how many airports were made accessible to persons with disabilities under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan?
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Correct answer: B — 90
Amit Shah said 1,314 central government buildings and 90 airports were made accessible under the Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan.
The annual licensing policy for opium poppy cultivation for crop year 2025-26 covers farmers in which three states?
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Correct answer: B — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
The policy announced on 12 September 2025 covers farmers in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, with about 1.21 lakh farmers estimated to be eligible.
Under the opium licensing policy for 2025-26, cultivators with an average morphine yield between 3.0 and 4.2 kg per hectare become eligible for which method of cultivation?
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Correct answer: C — Concentrate of Poppy Straw (CPS) method with unlanced poppy straw
Cultivators with morphine yields between 3.0 and 4.2 kg per hectare can cultivate unlanced poppy straw under the Concentrate of Poppy Straw (CPS) method, with a five-year licence; those at 4.2 kg or above are retained as opium gum cultivators.
The 18th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO-2025), where India won seven medals, was held in which country?
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Correct answer: B — China
IESO-2025 was held at Jining, China, from 8 to 16 August 2025.
What was Team India's medal tally at IESO-2025?
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Correct answer: D — 1 gold, 4 silver, 2 bronze
Team India secured seven medals – 1 gold, 4 silver and 2 bronze.
Which student won India's gold medal at IESO-2025?
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Correct answer: A — Rayansh Gupta
Rayansh Gupta of Sat Paul Mittal School, Ludhiana, won gold, silver and the I-GYM 3rd prize.
The ₹60,000 crore National Scheme for ITI Upgradation, discussed at Kaushal Manthan (Chandigarh, 28 August 2025), aims to transform how many Government ITIs?
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Correct answer: A — 1,000
The scheme seeks to transform 1,000 Government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model led by industry-led SPVs.
Consider the following statements about the 'Kaushal Manthan' conference of 28 August 2025: 1. It was a Regional Conference of Skill Ministers held in Chandigarh. 2. The ITI upgradation scheme discussed there follows a hub-and-spoke model led by industry-led special purpose vehicles. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the MSDE release of 28 August 2025.
On which section of the Delhi–Mumbai route was Kavach 4.0 commissioned, as announced on 30 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Mathura–Kota
The Railway Ministry said Kavach 4.0 was commissioned on the Mathura–Kota section.
Kavach, India's automatic train protection system, is designed to which Safety Integrity Level?
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Correct answer: A — SIL 4
The Railway Ministry says Kavach is designed at SIL 4, the highest level of safety design.
Consider the following statements about Kavach: 1. Its first operational certificate was granted in 2018 after installation on South Central Railway. 2. RFID tags for Kavach are installed every 10 km along the track. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: RFID tags are installed every 1 km and at every signal.
How much did the Ministry of Rural Development release to Rajasthan under MGNREGA, as stated by Shivraj Singh Chouhan on 28 July 2025?
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Correct answer: C — ₹4,384 crore
PIB (28 July 2025): Chouhan said the Ministry of Rural Development had recently released ₹4,384 crore to Rajasthan under MGNREGA.
Exercise Bold Kurukshetra, whose 14th edition began at Jodhpur on 27 July 2025, is a joint military exercise between India and:
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Correct answer: A — Singapore
PIB (27 July 2025): Bold Kurukshetra 2025 is the 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise.
In what format was Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 conducted?
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Correct answer: C — Table Top Exercise and Computer-Based Wargame
PIB: the exercise is conducted as a Table Top Exercise and Computer-Based Wargame to validate operational procedures for mechanised warfare.
Consider the following statements about Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025: 1. The Indian Army was represented by the Mechanised Infantry Regiment. 2. Singapore was represented by the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment. 3. Its objective was enhancing interoperability under a United Nations mandate. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB: participants were the Indian Army's Mechanised Infantry Regiment and the 42 Singapore Armoured Regiment of the 4 Singapore Armoured Brigade; the objective is interoperability under UN mandate. All correct.
After the Jhalawar school building collapse of 25 July 2025, NHRC issued notices to the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan and the SP, Jhalawar, seeking a report within:
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Correct answer: D — Two weeks
PIB (NHRC, 26 July 2025): notices were issued calling for a detailed report within two weeks.
The National Human Rights Commission, which took suo motu cognizance of the Jhalawar school collapse, was set up on:
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Correct answer: A — 12 October 1993
PIB (NHRC 32nd Foundation Day): the Commission was set up on 12 October 1993.
What is the capacity of the Gorbea Solar Power Project inaugurated in Rajasthan on 19 July 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 435 MW
PIB (MNRE): Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 435 megawatt Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan.
Which company developed the 435 MW Gorbea Solar Power Project in Rajasthan?
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Correct answer: C — Zelestra India
PIB (MNRE): the Gorbea Solar Power Project was developed by Zelestra India.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Gorbea Solar Power Project has a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India. 2. According to the MNRE Minister, nearly 70 percent of Rajasthan's power capacity now comes from renewable energy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (MNRE): the project is backed by a 25-year PPA with SECI, and Joshi said almost 70 percent of Rajasthan's power capacity is now from renewable energy. Both statements are correct.
In which city was the 'Sahkar & Rojgar Utsav' addressed by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on 17 July 2025 held?
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Correct answer: A — Jaipur
PIB (Ministry of Cooperation): Amit Shah addressed the 'Sahkar & Rojgar Utsav' in Jaipur, Rajasthan, where appointment letters were distributed to over 8,000 youth.
As stated by Amit Shah in Jaipur on 17 July 2025, how many of the targeted two lakh new PACS have been created?
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Correct answer: B — 40 thousand
PIB (Ministry of Cooperation): Shah said the aim is to create two lakh new PACS, of which 40 thousand have been created.
Consider the following statements: 1. The United Nations General Assembly declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives. 2. As per the Union Minister of Cooperation in July 2025, the Ministry of Cooperation had taken 61 initiatives within four years of its establishment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (Ministry of Cooperation): Shah said the UNGA declared 2025 as the International Year of Cooperatives and that within four years of its establishment the ministry strengthened cooperatives through 61 initiatives. Both are correct.
Vibhu Bakhru was appointed on 14 July 2025 as Chief Justice of which High Court?
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Correct answer: D — Karnataka High Court
Law Ministry communique: Vibhu Bakhru, Judge (Delhi), appointed Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court.
Consider the following statements regarding Article 217 of the Constitution: 1. Every Judge of a High Court is appointed by the President by warrant under his hand and seal. 2. A permanent High Court Judge holds office until the age of sixty-five years. 3. To qualify, an advocate must have practised in a High Court for at least seven years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. Article 217(1) sets the retirement age at sixty-two years (not 65), and Article 217(2)(b) requires at least ten years as an advocate of a High Court (not seven).
Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh was transferred on 14 July 2025 from the Tripura High Court to which High Court?
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Correct answer: C — Telangana High Court
Law Ministry communique: Aparesh Kumar Singh transferred from Tripura to Telangana as Chief Justice.